Safety & High Rise Gear

Safety & High Rise Gear

Worker safety at a bird proofing project must always be the number one concern. In fact, there are several local, state and federal regulations that can apply when working on a bird project. The goal of these laws and also of your company’s worker safety program is to prevent serious injury at the work site. These laws are created and enforced by the Occupational, Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Most OSHA regulations are created at the federal level, but some states add additional regulations with enforcement occurring at both the state and federal level.

Since there is extensive regulation when it comes to workplace safety, this manual covers only the basic principle of the law where it pertains to bird exclusion work. Actual text of the relevant OSHA regulations is included and summarized in this chapter, but it is important to refer to the original language of the law or contact OSHA directly for specific questions or situations.

In bird control, the main focus is fall prevention. Many, if not most bird control projects involve working on roofs, overhangs and high ledges. In situations like these a fall protection system must be in place to protect the worker from an accidental fall. There are three parts to implementing a complete fall protection system: determining if fall protection is needed, installing the fall protection system, and insuring worker’s use of the system through training and education.

Bosun's chairs are the heart of chair access work. The installer sits on the chair and lowers himself down a building. The chair can come with hooks for tools, padding, and safety belts. A fall-protection harness must be worn at all times.

Recommended for Sky Genie Descender. Construction: 18 braids of nylon fiber for maximum strength. Tensile Strength: 5,000 lbs. High temperature with Shock absorbing elasticity, Preformed eye at each end with a length of abrasion protection, each line stamped with serial number and assembly date.

This rope is configured for Roof Work and is chemical resistant to support cleaning activities without degradation. OSHA prohibits the worker from making knots in safety lines so the dual end loops allow for easy attachment to anchors via a caribiner.

Fall Prevention Harnesses are key to the safety of access workers. When sized and worn properly (as well as being attached to approved systems), they will break the fall of the worker and save his life. OSHA requires that workers wear full body harnesses, and that they are regularly inspected and replaced; a worn-out harness may fail when it is needed the most. For more details contact your local OSHA office.

This harness is configured for roof work, the side D rings allow for a more comfortable attachment when working on a roof where you need fall restraint. A lightweight sub-pelvic polyester full body harness. Featuring quick connect leg and chest straps, spring-loaded shoulder straps, and chest strap retainers with a snap hook holder. This harness comes with side D rings.